United States v. East Hampton Housing Authority, et al. (E.D.N.Y.)

On May 9, 2024, the United States Attorney’s Office filed an “election” complaint in United States v. East Hampton Housing Authority, et al. (E.D.N.Y.).  The complaint alleges that the owners and managers of a 50-unit project-based Section 8 apartment building in East Hampton, New York violated the Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C. § 3604(f)(2), (f)(3)(B), and (c), on the basis of disability by refusing to allow the complainant and her minor son to live with the son’s emotional assistance dog for a 20-month period.  Seymour Schutz LLC and Catherine Casey are also named as defendants in the case.  The case was referred to the Division after the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) received a complaint, conducted an investigation, and issued a charge of discrimination.